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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.66, 162.33 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.66, 162.33 and 93.06 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.66 : 162.33 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.66/162.33 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.66x = 162.33 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.66x = 15,106.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106.43/117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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